Analyse
In the June 2019 interview with The Washington Post, Omar said, “We can’t just continue to be only upset with Trump…His policies are bad, but many of the people who came before him also put us in the predicament we’re in.” The statement appears verbatim in the interview transcript and was reported by multiple news outlets. No evidence contradicts that she said these words.
Achtergrond
The interview focused on progressive frustration with the two‑party system, with Omar urging Democrats to acknowledge their own role in systemic issues such as immigration, health care, and economic inequality. Her comments were part of a broader discussion about holding both parties accountable for policy outcomes.
Samenvatting verdict
Ilhan Omar did make the quoted remarks in a 2019 Washington Post interview, criticizing both Republican and Democratic policies.